Entry Level Neonatologist Jobs
New grad neonatologist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, residency training, and fellowship work carry significant weight in the hiring decision. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Pediatrix Medical, Jobot, and University of Florida hiring at this level now.
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About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About Portland and Oregon
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
Function/Duties of Position:
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the division head in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and advocacy. This faculty position will provide clinical care primarily at OHSU’s Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with additional coverage at any of our OHSU affiliated or partner hospitals: PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Washington, OHSU Hillsboro and Adventist Health.
Leadership:
There are multiple faculty opportunities at regional neonatology facilities and at OHSU. Senior faculty may be considered for leadership/medical direction roles at our regional facilities.
Clinical Activities:
This position provides clinical care primarily at OHSU’s Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and at a neonatal care center in Vancouver, Washington. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to neonatology patients.
Administrative Activities:
As an OHSU faculty member, it is expected to participate in faculty meetings at the division and department level. All pediatric faculty members are expected to aid the division head and department chair in providing direction to the division and the department both on a day-to-day basis and as part of ongoing strategic planning.
Scholarly Activities:
OHSU faculty members are expected to have some scholarly activity; this may be limited to educating learners as outlined below, but may also include research, and other grant-supported work or academic papers and presentations in disciplines related to their field of expertise. Faculty members are often called upon to partner with other providers and members of the department or division research support staff in research activity. Faculty members are expected to participate in clinical research as needed, often with the help of trained research support staff and senior faculty principal investigators.
Education:
This position provides clinical education to fellows, residents, and medical students participating in pediatric rotations. As part of the multidisciplinary team charged with educating learners in the neonatology environment, this person would be expected to provide feedback and evaluation, both formally and informally, of learners working in neonatology. Specifically, faculty members in neonatology are key educators to fellows enrolled in the neonatology fellowship program. This faculty member will provide education and feedback to fellowship trainees in the Neonatology Fellowship Program. This person would also be expected to provide feedback and guidance in the continuing development and improvement of the Neonatology Fellowship program.
Other Activities:
Faculty members may be called upon to serve on OHSU committees and in other activities as directed by the department chair or division head in furtherance of division, department, or OHSU goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- Appointee must be board eligible or board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Must be eligible for, or currently have an unrestricted Oregon and Washington Medical Licenses.
Additional Details:
Apply here online: Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome.
OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
Department Overview:
About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.
About OHSU
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.
About Portland and Oregon
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.
Function/Duties of Position:
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the division head in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and advocacy. This faculty position will provide clinical care primarily at OHSU’s Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with additional coverage at any of our OHSU affiliated or partner hospitals: PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Washington, OHSU Hillsboro and Adventist Health.
Leadership:
There are multiple faculty opportunities at regional neonatology facilities and at OHSU. Senior faculty may be considered for leadership/medical direction roles at our regional facilities.
Clinical Activities:
This position provides clinical care primarily at OHSU’s Doernbecher Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and at a neonatal care center in Vancouver, Washington. This position works with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to neonatology patients.
Administrative Activities:
As an OHSU faculty member, it is expected to participate in faculty meetings at the division and department level. All pediatric faculty members are expected to aid the division head and department chair in providing direction to the division and the department both on a day-to-day basis and as part of ongoing strategic planning.
Scholarly Activities:
OHSU faculty members are expected to have some scholarly activity; this may be limited to educating learners as outlined below, but may also include research, and other grant-supported work or academic papers and presentations in disciplines related to their field of expertise. Faculty members are often called upon to partner with other providers and members of the department or division research support staff in research activity. Faculty members are expected to participate in clinical research as needed, often with the help of trained research support staff and senior faculty principal investigators.
Education:
This position provides clinical education to fellows, residents, and medical students participating in pediatric rotations. As part of the multidisciplinary team charged with educating learners in the neonatology environment, this person would be expected to provide feedback and evaluation, both formally and informally, of learners working in neonatology. Specifically, faculty members in neonatology are key educators to fellows enrolled in the neonatology fellowship program. This faculty member will provide education and feedback to fellowship trainees in the Neonatology Fellowship Program. This person would also be expected to provide feedback and guidance in the continuing development and improvement of the Neonatology Fellowship program.
Other Activities:
Faculty members may be called upon to serve on OHSU committees and in other activities as directed by the department chair or division head in furtherance of division, department, or OHSU goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
- Appointee must be board eligible or board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatrics.
- Must be eligible for, or currently have an unrestricted Oregon and Washington Medical Licenses.
Additional Details:
Apply here online: Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
Why apply to OHSU?:
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
All are welcome.
OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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Who's Hiring
- Pediatrix Medical19
- Jobot5
- University of Florida2
- Indiana University Health2
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services27
- Education6
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Science & Research1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
Entry Level Neonatologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level neonatologist job?
Completing a neonatology fellowship after your pediatrics residency is the standard path into entry level roles. Employers at this stage look for hands-on NICU experience from your training, strong letters of recommendation from attending physicians, and board eligibility or certification. Candidates who can demonstrate procedural competency in areas like intubation, umbilical line placement, and ventilator management tend to stand out during the hiring process.
Which companies hire entry level neonatologists?
Companies hiring entry level neonatologists right now include Pediatrix Medical, Jobot, and University of Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from hospital systems, children's hospitals, and academic medical centers that operate Level III or Level IV NICUs and regularly onboard newly fellowship-trained physicians.
Are there remote entry level neonatologist jobs?
Yes, though most neonatologist roles are inherently hands-on and clinic-based. About 0% of entry level neonatologist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be telemedicine consultations or administrative positions rather than full bedside clinical roles. Candidates open to hybrid arrangements may find more flexibility in academic or multi-site health system positions.
Are these new grad neonatologist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior neonatologist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates who have just completed their neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship, accepts zero to two years of attending experience, and considers fellowship rotations or supervised NICU work in place of independent practice history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged" or "fellowship completion required" rather than years of attending experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level neonatologists?
Entry Level neonatologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-acuity NICUs, support fellowship training programs, and have the patient volume to justify bringing on newly graduated neonatologists as attending physicians.